You can always take a bus into town. It’s the cheapest way to do it, but be warned: if there are accidents on the highway, or heavier-than-usual traffic, your journey could end up taking a LOT longer than you planned! National Express is, as the name implies, a national line that serves the whole country. They also have free wifi on all their buses!

Once you get into town, you’ll need to get around. Don’t bother renting a car: parking in the city is a nightmare, it’s very expensive (even if you can find it), and public transport in London is so good that you’d never need a car anyway! Buy an Oyster Card in advance (or at any London Underground [Tube] station): it’s the best way to pay for and use London Transport! (And Oyster Card is cheaper than those “Travelards” most tourists buy!)

Peru

Machu Picchu: remember when traveling to high mountain areas, that the weather can change rapidly and dramatically. Even in summer in the Andes, be prepared for rain and cold weather: maybe even snow high up in the mountains! Layered clothing works best in the high Andes (or any mountain area, for that matter.)

What’s this about?

This is a blog about places I’ve been, but it’s also about geography and art and culture and lots of strange and crazy things that I’ve experienced in my travels. I hope you find it interesting! Maybe something here will inspire you to have a travel adventure of your own!